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How to get fromGary to Kansas Cityby train, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gary to Kansas City by train, subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Gary to Museum Campus/11th Street Sationtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    5h 36m
    $110–714

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    6h 8m
    $80–444

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train Westbound to Chicago / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 30m
    $251–382

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas City Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 25m
    $100–153

  5. Drive  509.1 mi

    1. Drive from Gary to Kansas Citycar car 509.1 mi
    8h 42m
    $93–135

Gary to Kansas City by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Gary, IN, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

You can take a train from Gary to Kansas City via Van Buren St., Michigan & Van Buren, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gary Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station via Chicago Bus Station and Des Moines in around 12h 25m.

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